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YH61 VCJ

2011 Suzuki Alto

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,159 mi
Last recorded71,159 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Suzuki Alto44,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 VCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 71,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 71,159 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 63,499 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 63,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2023 55,165 miles

Rear tyre cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2022 48,113 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 48,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2021 41,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 36,754 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 31,919 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 25,803 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both lower arm rear bushes cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiper blade damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 22,086 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,969 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both inner cv boots have slight leak of grease

both rear tyres cracking/perished

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 7 Oct 2015 13,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 9,936 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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YH61 VCJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 44,021 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH61 VCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 15 years old, this Suzuki Alto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH61 VCJ registered?

YH61 VCJ is a 2011 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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